Lady Cats, Cats have mixed results

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Lady Cats, Cats have mixed results

Sat, 02/22/2020 - 05:52
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Stillwater-Ponca City’s basketball teams had the awesome experience of playing games in historic Gallagher-Iba Arena Friday night with mixed results. 

The Lady Cats Cats won their game over Shawnee 49-39. The Wildcats battled tough against a very good Shawnee team before bowing 61-55.

A good crowd turned out with some Ponca City fans admitting they hadn’t been to a Po-Hi basketball game in some time but were drawn to the historic venue. It was a full fledged home game for the Ponca City teams with the Big Blue Band, the Po-Hi Steppers and the cheer team doing their respective things.

Those in attendance were treated to an unexpected experience. Midway through the second quarter of the boys game the lights in the playing arena went out. There was a 30 minute pause while the lights were being turned back on. 

The girls game was close from start to finish. 

The Lady Cats led 14-7 after one quarter and 23-18 at the half. 

Shawnee pulled the game closer in the second half. The score was tied on several occasions but Shawnee was never able to forge into the lead. The Lady Cats led 32-29 at the end of the third period. They were able to pull away in the final quarter as Shawnee sent them to the free throw line frequently. Ponca City cashed in on 9 of 11 free throws during the waning minutes.

Baylee Fincher led Ponca City scoring with 16 points. Also in double figures were Ashlynn Fincher and Carlie Badley each with 11.

The Wildcats stayed close through the first half trailing 19-13 after one quarter and 29-26 at the half.  

Shawnee began to mount a bigger lead in the third quarter and led 43-34 at the end. The Wolves really spread things out in the fourth quarter for a time but the Wildcats made a last ditch effort pulling within four. The clock ended things with Shawnne on top. Steven Faulkner led Ponca City with 20 points including 6 treys

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